Large-scale investigation into Plymouth acid attack continues
Police no longer believe the suspects are in Wiltshire, as previously reported
Last updated 27th Feb 2025
Police are continuing to investigate a serious assault which happened in the early hours of Friday 21st February.
Officers were called to a property on Lipson Road at around 3.55am following calls of a disturbance.
It was reported that two men had forced their way into a property and assaulted the occupant.
The occupant, a man in his 30s, remains in a serious condition in hospital and it has since been confirmed that acid was used during the attack to inflict injuries.
Detective Superintendent John Bancroft said: “This was a brutal and terrifying attack on a man who remains in a very serious condition.
"His family are continuing to be supported by our specialist officers.
“This was an isolated and targeted attack, which we believe is related to organised crime.
“This is a large-scale investigation, and we are working really closely with partner agencies including the National Crime Agency to locate the suspects.
"We are carrying out both national and international inquiries in our commitment to apprehend those responsible.
“We have seen much speculation online about the alleged suspects and the circumstances of the incident, which are untrue.
“The facts of the matter are outlined in this press release, and we urge the public to look to official sources for the facts surrounding this incident.
“We would like to thank everyone who has come forward following previous appeals, our enquiries have taken us further afield and we can confirm that we no longer believe the suspects to be in Wiltshire.
“The individuals we are looking to speak to are both described as being black males, both in their early 20s.
“Anybody who has yet to speak to police and who may have information or relevant CCTV or dashcam footage is asked to contact police on 101 or via our website quoting log 69 of 21 February.”